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Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel

Michael David Winery · California · United States

92 pts · Wine Enthusiast90 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$16.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Ripe blackberry and boysenberry, vanilla-mocha oak, dried herbs and warm spice, with a big, grippy finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like full-bodied California Zinfandel, jammy reds, barbecue-friendly wines, or blends with Petite Sirah richness.

Why buy it

It delivers the plush fruit and spice many shoppers expect from Lodi Zin, with enough structure and oak to stand up to smoky grilled food.

Best for

Barbecue, burgers, ribs, steak tips, pizza night and casual gatherings.

Style

Full-bodied, ripe, oaky and spicy Lodi Zinfandel.

Drinks like

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel, California red blends, Petite Sirah-heavy Zin blends, richer Paso Robles reds.

Experience level

Easy for casual red-wine drinkers, but bold enough for Zinfandel fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitboysenberryblueberryblack fruitblackberryblack plumraspberry jam
Floralvioletsflorals
Earthdried herbsblack tea
OakFrench vanillamochatoasted vanillamaple
Spicecardamomcloveallspiceblack pepperwarm spice
Othergrapefruit zestblack licorice

Pairs well with

smoked ribs or pulled pork with tangy barbecue sauce · hearty beef stew · pepper-crusted ribeye or burgers · wood-fired mushroom and italian sausage pizza

Best occasions

backyard barbecuegame-day ribs or burgerscasual steak dinnerbold-red gift under $25crowd-friendly party red

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
Aerate or decant 20-30 minutes to soften the oak and tannin.
Glassware:
Use a large red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
Drink or cellar:
Designed for immediate enjoyment; short-term cellaring is fine, but do not buy for long aging unless a specific vintage is known.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days after opening; re-cork and keep cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Freakshow Old Vine Zinfandel is a bold Lodi red led by ripe boysenberry and blueberry fruit, dried herbs, violets, mocha and warm spice. Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot add extra depth, color and grip to the Zinfandel core.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Zinfandel
Grapes
84% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 1% Petit Verdot
Producer
Michael David Winery
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
Lodi
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
15%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Lodi Appellation; labeled Old Vine Zinfandel on the producer bottle image.
Vessel:
Oak barrels; fermentation vessel not stated.
About the winery · Michael David Winery ›

Michael David Winery is based in Lodi, California. The winery is associated with the Phillips family, longtime Lodi growers with more than 150 years of family farming history. Brothers Michael and David Phillips are identified by the winery as fifth-generation grape growers, with the sixth generation now involved. The Freakshow line uses theatrical labels and a bold Lodi style, and this Zinfandel bottling is positioned as an homage to Lodi's reputation for Zinfandel.

Sustainability

Certified Sustainable Grape Growing by the LODI RULES Program · LODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing ↗

Critic reviews

92/100Wine Enthusiast

“Aromas of red berries, baked plum, baking spice, vanilla and florals, with raspberry jam, clove, black tea, black pepper and supple tannins.”

Reviewed: Freakshow 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) (2022) — Tonya Pitts, 2025-05-01 · source

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“Opulent and concentrated, with black fruit, dried herbs, violets, French vanilla, boysenberry, blueberry, mocha, cardamom and a weighty finish; Best Buy.”

Reviewed: Freakshow 2023 Zinfandel (Lodi) (2023) — Tonya Pitts, 2026-05-01 · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel dry or sweet?
Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
What does Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel taste like?
Ripe blackberry and boysenberry, vanilla-mocha oak, dried herbs and warm spice, with a big, grippy finish.
What food pairs with Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel?
It pairs well with smoked ribs or pulled pork with tangy barbecue sauce, hearty beef stew, pepper-crusted ribeye or burgers and wood-fired mushroom and Italian sausage pizza.
How should I serve Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel?
Serve at 60-65°F. Aerate or decant 20-30 minutes to soften the oak and tannin. Glass: Use a large red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
Is Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel a good value?
At $16.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Michael David Winery Freakshow Zinfandel?
750 ml bottle, 15% alcohol by volume.